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The Flash S7E2 — The Speed of Thought

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The Flash•Season 7•Episode 2

The Speed of Thought

8.1/10 · 2,878 votesMar 9, 202142 min

Ranked #1 of 18 in Season 7•+1.6 vs season avg

When Barry suddenly gains the power of speed thinking, he attempts to use his new gift to save Iris. While Barry is thrilled with his new power, Cisco is hesitant to trust it. Meanwhile, Eva must face a shattering truth.

Directed byAlexandra La Roche

Written byGabriel Garza, Jonathan Butler

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Cast7

Grant Gustin

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Barry Allen / The Flash

Candice Patton

Candice Patton

Iris West-Allen

Danielle Panabaker

Danielle Panabaker

Dr. Caitlin Snow / Frost

Danielle Nicolet

Danielle Nicolet

Cecile Horton

Kayla Compton

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Allegra Garcia

Brandon McKnight

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Chester P. Runk

Jesse L. Martin

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Joe West

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Gabriel Garza

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Jonathan Butler

Writer

Alexandra La Roche

Alexandra La Roche

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Alwyn Kumst

Director of Photography

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Christopher Oakes

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Lauren Certo

Executive Story Editor

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Sterling Gates

Executive Story Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Speed of Thought" is episode 2 of The Flash season 7. It scored 8.1/10 from 2,878 votes, ranking #1 of 18 episodes this season (season average 6.5). Directed by Alexandra La Roche and written by Gabriel Garza, Jonathan Butler, it aired on March 9, 2021.

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